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Trains from Margate (MAR) to Stafford (STA)

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35

train journeys
per day

177

miles (286 kms)

3hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

04:37 / 23:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Margate (MAR) to Stafford (STA)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Margate and Stafford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Margate to Stafford is approximately 177 miles (286 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 28 mins.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Margate and Stafford.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Margate to Stafford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Margate to Stafford Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    04:37
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    08:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:25
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:15
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:45
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    10:22
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:15
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:46
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:22
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:52
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:55
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:24
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    12:34
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:55
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    12:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:47
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    13:22
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:05
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    13:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:49
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    14:22
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:05
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:32
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    15:34
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:05
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    15:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:49
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    16:22
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:05
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    16:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:32
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    17:36
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:05
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    17:49
    Margate
    Stafford
    Margate to Stafford

About Margate Station

Station name Margate (MAR)
Address Margate station, Station Approach, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Margate and Stafford

The travel time between Margate and Stafford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Margate and Stafford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:35.

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Amenities on trains between Margate and Stafford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Margate & Stafford. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Margate and Stafford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Margate and Stafford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.